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Alice Byers

Former Detroit Lakes resident Alice E. Byers, 65, of Perham, died Friday, December 20, 2013 at Ecumen-Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

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Alice, the daughter of Joseph and Annabelle (Erickson) Carlson, was born on February 19, 1948 in Detroit Lakes. She was raised and educated in Detroit Lakes, graduating in 1966. Shortly after high school, she enlisted in the United States Air Force.

On November 25, 1967, Alice was united in marriage to Juergen Byers in rural Detroit Lakes. During their military careers they made their home in many locations throughout the United States, until settling in Detroit Lakes in the mid 1970's. She worked in various jobs while raising her family.

Alice enjoyed drawing, reading, flowers, gardening, dancing, horses and cats. She also authored two books in her lifetime.